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A survey on collection development of NAAC accredited Government
degree college libraries affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal,
Telangana state D. Rajasekharam
Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. M. Anjaiah
Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
“Education without library is like a body without soul, a vehicle without an engine and a building merely a collection of bricks
without cement. Education and library service cannot live apart from the other”.
G.E. Evans
ABSTRACT
Libraries are very essential in academic institutions to provide timely needy information to faculty, research scholars and
student community to fulfill their academic needs. In this scenario, library resources and services can play an important role.
To provide academic needs, building up library collection means, acquisition, selection, evaluation and preservation of
resources according to user’s requirement. Collection Development policies for Books and Non-Book Materials shows that a
large majority 70.59% (12) of respondents said their respective libraries has Collection Development policies for Books and
Non-Book Materials, 29.41% (5) respondents said their respective library don’t have Collection Development policies for
Books and Non-Book Materials. Collection development of SR & BGNR Government Arts & Science College, Khammam
shows that the collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines has increased (2012-13: 1137 & 2013-14: 1283) by
12.84% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection development shows a downward trend -41.699%.
The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows an upward trend -12.03%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection
development shows upward trend 82.93%. Out of 5 years, only 2013-14 to 2014-15 shows downward trend remaining years
shows upward trends it is a good sign. This research paper highlights that the importance and need of collection development
in NAAC accredited government degree college libraries, CD is very essential to provide needy library resources and services
to users of NAAC Accredited Govt. Degree College libraries, affiliated to the Kakathiya University of Telangana State. In the
end, the establishment of digital libraries, create one network or consortium among the Government Degree College libraries
to save any money in this financial crunch in Telangana State.
Keywords— Academic libraries, Collection development, Library resources, Library services, NAAC- accreditation, Government
degree college libraries, Telangana State
1. INTRODUCTION
The library is an institution where a reader can consult and acquire desired information under single roof. Library is a service
institution. Library services are one of the most widely used and accepted in the modern world. Academic community particularly
in a university utilizes library services for research and teaching purposes. Academic work is supported by library. Therefore,
library is rightly regarded as the heart of an academic institution. A library is a collection of printed or written materials arranged
or organized for the purpose of study and research.
The concept of a library is its derivative, traditional, or conservative concept. The library until recently was considered to be a
storehouse for the recorded experience of humanity. Imparting knowledge and dissemination of information is the primary
function of the library. People from different lifestyles whatever may be their profession approaches the library for information.
The library will supply them the information they want either from their own stocks or through inter-library loan. The libraries
will also serve them with nascent information as well as with the state-of-art in their subject fields. Libraries are the only
institutions in the society that provide their services free of charge, without any discrimination of caste, creed, status, sex and
political conviction.
2. EDUCATION Education has been recognized by all as a social service and regarded as an instrument for social change. The UNESCO World
Conference on Higher Education in 1998 declared that “education is a fundamental pillar of human rights, democracy, sustainable
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development, and peace”. The intricate problems confronted on the eve of the 21st century will be determined by the vision of the
future society and the role that is assigned to education in general and to higher education in particular. It will be the duty of
higher education to ensure that the values and ideals of a culture of peace prevail and that the intelligence community is motivated
to that end.
3. HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA India’s higher education system is the largest system of higher education in the Commonwealth countries and the second largest
in the world. But even then the benefit of higher education is reaped by a sizeable number of youth from underprivileged section
of the society. At present, we have one college for every 11,000 and one universities for every 4-7 lakh of persons in the relevant
age group (18 to 23 years). In the real terms, only about 6-7% of the eligible age group are getting the benefit of higher education.
This ratio is an insignificant compound to the other countries of economic cooperation and development. The World Bank
document (1994) states, “The development of higher education is correlated with the economic development enrolment ratios in
higher education average 51% in the countries that belong to OECD, compared with 21% in middle-income countries and six
percent in “low-income countries”. (Sources from www.highereducation.gov.ac.in)
4. ROLE OF UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC) IN HIGHER EDUCATION After independence, the Government of India has appointed several committees and commissions to find out the means and
measures for the development of higher education in the country. Dr. S.R. Radhakrishnan has emphasized in his report that the
need for the development of higher education on sound footing. Accordingly, the University Grants Commission was established
in 1956 under Act of Parliament and Dr. C.D. Deshmukh served as the first chairman of the University Grants Commission. The
primary task of UGC is to take effective measures for promotion and coordination of university education and to produce
necessary scientific manpower required to work in various fields in independent India. At present, there are 846 Universities
including Central, State, and Private Universities and 44,035 Colleges. During the year 2016-17 (last year of the XII Plan) there
were 795 Universities (47 Central, 123 Deemed, 360 State Public, 262 State Private and 3 Institutions under Special State
Legislature Act) and 42338 Colleges. (Source: www.ugc.gov.ac.in)
5. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country. It is an outcome of the
recommendations of the National Policy in Education (1986) which laid special emphasis on upholding the quality of higher
education in India. To address the issues of quality, the National Policy on Education (1986) and the Plan of Action (POA-1992)
advocated the establishment of an independent national accreditation body. Consequently, the NAAC was established in 1994
with its headquarters at Bangalore.
5.1. Criteria for assessment
NAAC has identified the following seven criteria to serve as the basis of its assessment procedures:
Curricular Aspects
Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
Research, Innovations, and Extension
Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Student Support and Progression
Governance, Leadership, and Management
Institutional Values and Best Practices
5.2. Benefits of accreditation
Institution to know its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities through an informed review process.
Identification of internal areas of planning and resource allocation
Collegiality on the campus.
Funding agencies look for objective data for performance funding.
Institutions to initiate innovative and modern methods of pedagogy.
A new sense of direction and identity for institutions.
The society looks for reliable information on quality education offered.
Employers look for reliable information on the quality of education offered to the prospective recruits.
Intra and inter-institutional interactions. www.naac.gov.ac.in)
6. TELANGANA STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION (TSCHE) The National Educational Policy, 1986, recommended that state-level planning and coordination of Higher Education shall be
done through councils of Higher Education and that the University Grants Commission (UGC) and these Councils will develop
coordinative methods to keep a watch on standards. The UGC constituted a committee to make recommendations regarding
setting up of State Councils of Higher Education as per the aforesaid National Policy. The said committee recommended that
there is a pressing need for effective machinery for promotion and co-ordination of Higher Education at the state level and
coordination of state-level programmes with those of the UGC. The UGC has laid down the guidelines for setting up State
Councils of Higher Education as recommended by the said committee.
Different State Governments have accordingly constituted State Councils of Higher Education as recommended in the National
Educational Policy of the Government of India and as recommended by the committee constituted by the UGC.
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The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) came into existence by the Order of the State Government of
Telangana by adopting the APSCHE Act 16 of 1988 as per the provisions of the AP Reorganization ACT 2014. The
Telangana State Council of Higher Education is primarily a Coordinating Body between the University Grants Commission
(UGC), the State Government and the Universities. It is the general duty of the Council to coordinate and determine standards in
institutions of Higher Education, Research, Scientific and Technical Institutions in accordance with the guidelines issued by the
University Grants Commission from time to time. The Act 16 of 1988 envisages three distinct functions (a) Planning and
Coordination, (b) Academic Functions and (c) Advisory Functions.
The core point of Higher Education (HE) is a University System, wherein the Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG)
courses are offered for the Award of Degrees. Knowledge of several subjects like Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law,
Sciences, Technology, Engineering etc. are imparted through coursework. However, in recent years a few branches of knowledge
have been the main focus for some of the universities; thereby specialized and technological universities have emerged. The
affiliating character of several universities is responsible for offering UG courses through colleges located in its jurisdictional
area. Designing courses and their combinations, syllabus formulation, conducting the examination, awarding degrees and
diplomas are the main tasks of a university system. (www.tsche.gov.ac.in)
7. THE COMMISSIONER OF COLLEGIATE EDUCATION (CCE) Commissioner of Collegiate Education (CCE) is the Chief Controlling Authority and Head of the Department of Collegiate
Education, Government of Telangana.
1. Controls all administrative units including the Regional offices and all Degree Colleges in the state of Telangana
2. Implements all the policies of the Government relating to the Department.
3. Implements and executes all the academic administrative matters relating to the Department.
4. Ex-officio Member of the Executive Councils of all Universities in the State.
There are 1161 Degree Colleges are in Telangana State. Among them 122 Government, 09(nine) Government Autonomous, 20
Telangana State Welfare Residential Degree Colleges (TSWRDC), 48 Private Aided, 05 Private Autonomous, 952 Private
Unaided, 03 University Autonomous and two (02) University Colleges. www.cce.gov.ac.in.
8. KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY– A PROFILE Kakatiya University was established on19th August 1976 to fulfill the aspirations of the Telangana people for higher education.
It is located in the historical city, Warangal, the erstwhile at of the Kakatiya rulers. The erstwhile Post Graduate Centre of
Osmania University was upgraded and named Kakatiya University. The University, began its journey as PG Centre Warangal in
1968 under the aegis of Osmania university with only four Departments, viz. Telugu, English, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
The Departments of Physics, Botany, Zoology, Commerce, Public Administration and Economics were added later. The B.
Pharmacy course which was started by Osmania University in 1974 was shifted to KU in 1975.
The University was initially accredited with ‘B+’ grade by the NAAC in 2003 and reaccredited with ‘A’ grade in 2009. It
occupied 38th position in national level rankings by India Today Nielsen Survey. The University, situated in a sprawling area of
about 640 acres, has seven colleges on the campus, with a network of 18 constituents, 529 affiliated colleges. It has Post Graduate
Colleges at Subedari (Hanamkonda), Nirmal, Khammam, Jangaon, Jayashankar Bhoopalpally, Mahabubabad and University
Engineering College at Kothagudem. Among the affiliated colleges, the University has 395 Arts & Science; 3 Law; 8
Engineering; 53 Education; 38 Management; 8 MCA and 24 Pharmacy colleges under its jurisdiction.
At present the university offering 222 programmes in Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Computer Science, Business Management,
Education, Science, Arts, Commerce, Oriental courses within the University, constituent and affiliated colleges. In addition, the
School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education (SDLCE) is offering fifty-four programmes through distance mode.
The university has established Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies Centre, Coaching Centre for SC/ST and Minority Students for NET
and other Competitive Examinations, Center for Women‘s Studies, Kakatiya Adhyayana Kendram, Students Welfare, Placement
Cell, Centre for Foreign Relations and Consultancy Services, SC / ST Cell, Yoga Centre, Games and Sport, NSS, Centre for
English Language Teaching, Computer Centre, Central Instrumentation Centre, University-Industry Linkage Centre and
Consultancy Cell.
Kakatiya University has a spacious Central Library on the campus with a rich collection of about 1,54,000 books, 30,000 back
volumes of research journals, 4000 Theses, and Dissertations. It subscribes to 230 Indian and Foreign Journals. Researchers have
free access to about 14 thousand research journals provided by INFLIBNET under the e-ShodhSindhu project. Round the clock,
the reading facility is being provided to the students throughout the year. All the constituent colleges and departments were
brought under Campus Network providing round the clock INTERNET facility. (www.ku.ac.in)
9. COLLEGE LIBRARIES The college libraries every college must have a good library. College Library occupies a prominent position in the college
campus. It is the pulsing heart of the college. In India, the UGC provided generous funds for the purchase of reference books and
textbooks as well as building grants and sponsored the College Humanities and Social Sciences Programme (COHSSIP) and
College Science Improvement Programme (COSIP). With the result that the classroom teaching is now supplemented by library
usage, through the purchase of books on latest teaching methods provide exhaustive knowledge of the subject to the student. The
college library performs a central function in the educational process. In a developing country like ours, which has an inadequate
network of libraries and where the students and teachers are unable to buy personal books, the role of the college library assumes
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great importance. The scope and character of library resources, facilities, and services should be such as to provide for
coursework, research and self-education through printed and other forms of literature.
10. MEANING OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT Collection development is the means by which the library provides high-quality information resources of print and non-print
materials and provides access to electronic resources that will meet instructional requirements. Through collection development,
we also strive to meet the cultural and recreational needs of the college community. Collection development is an ongoing
process, undertaken by librarians and library services staff, with input from faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
(https://lowercolumbia.edu/library/_assets/documents/collection-policy.pdf)
10.1. Definitions
Evens, G.E. defined collection development as, “Library collection development is the process of meeting the information
needs of the people (a service population) in a timely and economical manner using information resources locally held, as well
as from other organizations”.
Mosher defined, "Collection Development is a compelling and convenient determination of library materials, shaping a
deliberately built branch of knowledge, or be set at the appropriate time course by bibliographic specialists do the examination
important to guarantee the synapses joining many choice delicate materials, the capability to make the parts fit entirely”.
According to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), “Acquisition and collection
development focuses on methodological and topical themes pertaining to acquisition of print and other analog library materials
(by purchase, exchange, gift, legal deposit), and the licensing and purchase of electronic information resources”.
10.2. Collection development policy
The IFLA focuses on four primary reasons for a written collection development policy: selection, planning, public relations, and
the wider context. A written selection guideline provides staff with the tools to access and evaluate potential additional collection
materials as well as the basis for denying the acceptance of materials. Beyond the addition of new materials, this section can also
define the parameters for weeding materials, storage standards, and preservation of unstable collection objects. Secondly,
planning aids in making decisions for future improvement in library infrastructure and proper distribution of funds for the
institution. Thirdly, in the current environment of limited funding and competition between departments and agencies, a written
collection policy aids in the library's public relations. This document can be a tool to help potential donors or funders assess the
needs of the library, including assets and services. Lastly, in terms of the wider context, the document can aid in collaboration
with other institutions in an effort to fulfill the needs of their patrons and community.
11. REVIEW OF LITERATURE The review of related literature plays an important role in social science research. So, the researcher was consulted on many
studies and selected an appropriate research topic for the present study. Some of them were discussed as mentioned below.
Raina (1980) in his study “Degree College Libraries in Kashmir: A Survey,” stated that the collection was obsolete and mainly
comprised of textbooks; after the analysis of the responses received from ten libraries. He also revealed that, except circulation,
all other library services were found missing and the majority of libraries were following close access system. The funds were
inadequate for the effective development of the collection. Naidu (1981) stated that in his research paper entitled, “College
Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: With Special Reference to Andhra University”, revealed that depressing picture of college libraries
and suggested to lay down some norms and standards for college libraries by inspection commission of each university and he
suggested that at least 6% of the college budget should be spent on library. Singh (1990) carried out in his research study
“College Libraries in Punjab: A Statistical Analysis of the Problems”, find the problems being faced by college libraries of Punjab
and Chandigarh and also attempted to study the use of libraries. Khan (1993) analyzed the collection in terms of growth in size,
the growth of users and compares with the growth of the budget. Seetharama, S. (1997) in his paper entitled, “Collection
development/management in an information technology-based environment: current initiatives and issues”, the impact of
information technology on collection development and collection management. He discussed, about the changing role of libraries
and librarians in handling traditional as well as electronic resources. Mahapatra, P. K. (1999) in his book entitled “Collection
management in libraries” stated that the collection building is very essential and useful to the users. He suggested that the
collection development is not only present resources but also e-resources. Wittenbach, Stefanie (2005) described the
restructuring of collection development at the University of California Riverside University Libraries. In this article, the author
has presented a new system that has created more accountability for the resource budget. The findings of the result showed that
users are more aware of resources purchased in their own area. Horava (2009) explained some of the major issues concerning
collection development in academic libraries in the digital environment. The study concluded with ideas for incorporating a shift
from manual collection to a sustainable and forward-looking approach to collection management.
12. METHODOLOGY For the present research, the survey method is adopted. Keeping the hypotheses and the objectives in view this research work has
been carried out by the following the survey method was adopted to study the existing physical conditions and collection
development of NAAC Accredited Government degree college libraries, Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal. Data was
collected through structured questionnaires, which were administered personally, and also through interview supported by
schedules, observation, and reference to registers.
13. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY The present study carried out to determine the various factors that contribute to overall improvement of collection process in 17
NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries, Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State. The
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present study not only emphasis not only on the factors/s which contributes to overall collection process but also on the year on
year improvement of the collection process and role of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)to the collection
process.
The study is carried out on major stokeholds of the library were students, faculty members and librarians in terms of accessing the
respondents and overall response about the current collection process. The study has given the right provisions to get suggestions
and process improvement procedures to attain maximum end-user satisfaction.
The present study is confined to all NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries Affiliated to Kakatiya University,
Warangal, Telangana State only and the results and finding is confined to a currently selected set of colleges only. Data collected
by personal interaction by administering the questionnaire (Survey questionnaire) to respective respondents.
14. PILOT STUDY Pilot Study was conducted with a sample of 544 respondents from 17 NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Affiliated
to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State, and the results are tested. Based on the study, the questionnaire was further
modified and developed to suit the stated objectives. Accordingly, a revised version of the questionnaire was finally developed.
15. OPERATIONAL TERMS USED Library
Librarian
College Libraries
Collection Development
Automation
Computerization
Digital Libraries
Library Software
Internet
E-Resources
16. RESEARCH PLAN
Fig. 1: Research plan
17. RESEARCH DESIGN Survey method of Descriptive research design is used for the current study to study the Collection Development of NAAC
Accredited Government Degree College Libraries Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State. 3 different
stakeholders were selected for the study namely students, faculty and librarians. A separate set of Questionnaire was made for
each stakeholder to ascertain the Collection Development across all different libraries. The survey is conducted to get actual
feedback from the respondents and results are validated with the appropriate statistical method.
Literature Review
Research Process
Hypothesis of the study
Findings
Result Validations
Research Design
Data collection Pilot Study
Data Analysis
Drawing the findings
Methodology
Objectives Suggestions Scope for the further
study
Defining Broad Research problem
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Keeping the above hypothesis and the objectives in view this research work has been carried out by the following the survey
method was adopted to study the existing physical conditions and collection development of NAAC Accredited Government
degree college libraries Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, which
were administered personally, and also through interview supported by schedules, observation, and reference to registers.
18. DATA COLLECTION Primary Data source: To study the collection development of NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries
Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Questionnaires were prepared to address each stakeholder and responses were
collected as the primary source for the study.
Secondary Data source: The following are the prime sources of secondary data for the study: Journals, Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, Websites/Portals, e-journals, and e-educational portals
19. THE SAMPLE SIZE For the current study, to determine an optimal number of respondents under each category power and sample size technique is
used. At most care is given while determining the sample size which assures an adequate power to detect statistical significance
from the data collected.
Power and Sample Size technique: Sample size determination plays a vital role any empirical study in which ensures not only
an optimal number of respondents for the study and also give adequate power to detect statistical significance from the data
collected. One of the key parameters for the Power and Sample Size technique is confidence interval. For current study at most
care given while deciding the confidence interval which ensures a specified margin for error and that make sure test for
hypotheses has high probability detecting a meaningful difference in the parameters.
Table 1: Sample size determination- Students
Type of Respondents Students
Population Size 5960
Confidence Level 95%
Confidence Interval 5%
Sample size 361
There are 17 NAAC accredited degree colleges, Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State and current study
confined to all NAAC Accredited Degree Colleges only. In terms of a number of students in each college is range from min 300
to a maximum of 350 students. Population size is calculated by considering an average of 350 students with leads to total 5960
students. Based on the Power and Sample Size technique number of respondents selected for the study is 361. Confidence level
chooses for the study 95% and confidence interval of 5%.
Table 2: Sample size determination- Faculty Members:
Type of Respondents Faculty
Population Size 350
Confidence Level 95%
Confidence Interval 5%
Sample size 183
There are 350 faculty members are working across 17 NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges, Affiliated to Kakatiya
University, Warangal, Telangana State. Out of 350 faculty members, for the current study, 183 faculty members were considered
based on the Power and Sample Size technique with confidence level 95%.
20. STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES USED For the present study, the following are the statistical methods are used to arrive at the conclusions and also to validate results and
major findings with appropriate statistical methods.
20.1 Descriptive Statistics: Descriptive statistics describe the relationship between prime factors & its interrelationship, and the
factor wise contributions to the overall objective of the study. Methods like Univariate analysis- (Measures of central tendency &
dispersions), Multivariate techniques like Cross tabulations and contingency tables, and Graphical representation etc… are used in
the current study.
20.2 Cronbach Alpha: The reliability of the data was examined by running a reliability test. For a various set of important
associated factors used in the questionnaire, values of coefficient alpha (Cronbach’s alpha) were obtained.
A commonly accepted rule for describing internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha is as follows
Table 3: Cronbach Alpha
Cronbach's alpha Internal consistency
0.9 ≤ α Excellent
0.8 ≤ α < 0.9 Good
0.7 ≤ α < 0.8 Acceptable
0.6 ≤ α < 0.7 Questionable
0.5 ≤ α < 0.6 Poor
α < 0.5 Unacceptable
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21. OBJECTIVES The study has been undertaken with the following objectives:
To examine the status of the NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
To know the library collection development in selected NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Libraries of
Telangana State.
To study the availability of library services in Government Degree Colleges.
To know the collection development policies in Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
To examine the budget allocation of selected NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
To provide the best suggestions for collection development of Print Resources and E-Resources.
To know the satisfaction of the users on library collection and services.
22. HYPOTHESES
For the present study, the following hypotheses were formulated:
There is no significant difference between faculty members and students on library Collection development in selected NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
There is no significant difference between faculty members and students on library Resources in selected NAAC Accredited
Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
There is no significant difference between faculty members and students on library Services in selected NAAC Accredited
Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
There is no significant difference between faculty members and students on library Staff in selected NAAC Accredited
Government Degree Colleges Libraries of Telangana State.
23. DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION To study Collection Development of NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries Affiliated To Kakatiya University,
Warangal, Telangana State. For the study, 3 types of respondents were considered namely Students, Faculty members, and
librarians. Different sets of questionnaires were prepared for each type of respondents to see the factors/s which contributes to
overall collection process but also on the year on year improvement of collection process and role of ICT (Information and
Communication Technologies) to the collection process.
23.1 List of NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Affiliated to Kakatiya University (KU), Telangana State
(2016-17)
The Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State, total 328 Undergraduate Colleges are there, out of 328 colleges, 34
Government Degree Colleges and 17 NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges. To educate and encourage the students for
the higher studies in Government Degree Colleges.
Table 4: List of NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Affiliated to Kakatiya University (KU) (2016-17)
S. No. Name of the Degree College Year of Establishment NAAC Grade
1 SR&BGNR Govt. Arts & Science College(A), Khammam 1956 B
2 Government Degree College, Adilabad 1957 B
3 S.R. Government Arts & Science College, Kothagudem 1964 B
4 Govt. Degree & P.G. College for Women, Khammam 1965 B
5 Pingle Government College for Women, Hanamkonda 1965 A
6 Government Degree College, Mancherial 1967 B
7 Government Degree College, Nirmal 1971 B
8 ABV Government Degree College (Autonomous), Jangaon 1975 B
9 J.V.R. Government College, Sathupally 1976 B
10 Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda 1978 A
11 Government Degree College, Bhadrachalam 1980 B
12 Government Degree College, Narsampet 1984 C
13 Government Degree College, Mahabubabad 1984 B
14 Government Degree College for Women, Adilabad 1985 B
15 Government Degree College, Paloncha 1991 C
16 Government Degree College, Mulugu 1999 B
17 Government Degree College, Eturnagaram 2007 B
(Source: www.cce.gov.ac.in. accessed on 25th August 2018)
The above table 4 on respondents feedback on grades awarded by NAAC for their respective colleges shows large majority 10
colleges out of 17 colleges awarded B Grade by NAAC followed by 2 colleges graded as A, 2 colleges Graded as B+ and 2
colleges graded as C. One college is graded as B++. In terms of location of library NAAC grades distributed as 2 colleges graded
as B, one college graded B++ and one college graded as C in Rural. In Urban 2 colleges graded as A, 3 colleges graded B and one
college graded as B+. In Sami Urban 5 colleges graded as B, one college graded B+ and one college graded as C.
23.2 Collection Development (CD)
The Collection Development (CD) is very important in the libraries. The huge collection of Books, Journals/Magazines, E-
Resources are useful to the library users for the research and higher education. In this study, Collection Development of books,
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journals/magazines and Newspapers, Year-wise Collection Development and Satisfaction level of Users (Faculty Members and
Students) in the selected 17 NAAC Accredited Government Degree Colleges Affiliated to Kakatiya University, Telangana State,
Table 5: Collection Development policies for Books and Non-Book Materials (NBM)
Response No. of Respondents Percentage
Yes 12 70.59
No 5 29.41
Total 17 100
(Source: Data collection from Librarian Questionnaire)
Fig. 2: Collection Development policies for Books and Non-Book Materials (NBM) number of respondents
In table 5 respondents feedback on the Collection Development policies for Books and Non-Book Materials shows a large
majority 70.59% (12) of respondents said their respective libraries has Collection Development policies for Books and Non-Book
Materials. It is a good sign. 29.41% (5) respondents said their respective library don’t have Collection Development policies for
Books and Non-Book Materials.
Table 6: Collection Development of Books, Journals, E-Resources and News Papers (2016-17)
S. No College name Type of resources
Books Journals/Magazines E-Resources Newspapers
1 SR & BGNR GASC, Khammam (A) 51259 9 N-List 10
2 GDC, Adilabad 19911 6 0 5
3 S.R. GASC, Kothagudem 10100 4 0 4
4 GD & P.G.C. for Women, Khammam 17862 5 0 5
5 Pingle G.C. for Women, Hanamkonda 22802 6 0 4
6 GDC, Mancherial 17323 5 N-List 6
7 GDC, Nirmal 16516 6 0 5
8 ABV GDC, Jangaon (A) 28500 14 N-List 8
9 J.V.R. GC, Sathupally 18221 6 0 4
10 KGC, Hanamkonda 24088 5 0 4
11 GDC, Bhadrachalam 16337 6 0 5
12 GDC, Narsampet 14649 5 0 5
13 GDC, Mahabubabad 17000 13 0 5
14 GDC for Women, Adilabad 13620 5 0 6
15 GDC, Paloncha 6400 6 0 3
16 GDC, Mulugu 13731 5 N-List 5
17 GDC, Eturnagaram 7738 12 N-List 6
(Source: Data collection from Librarian Questionnaire)
The above table (Table 6) respondent’s feedback on Collection Development of Books, Journals, e-journals and News Papers in
their respective libraries shows
Books: Respondent’s feedback on Collection Development of Books shows SR & BGNR Government Arts & Science College,
Khammam has a maximum number of books i.e. 51259 out of other NAAC accreted libraries that are part of the study. The
average number of books per college as per study is Government Degree College, Paloncha is minimum books i.e. 6400 out of
other colleges’ libraries.
Journals: Respondent’s feedback on Collection Development of Journals shows ABV Government Degree College, Jangaon
(Autonomous) has a maximum number of journals 14 out of other NAAC accreted libraries that are part of the current study. The
average number of journals per college in the current study is 7. It is a good sign.
E-Resources: Respondent’s feedback on Collection Development of E-Resources shows N-List is the only is available across 5
college libraries. 12 libraries out of 17 selected libraries don’t have E-Resources.
News Papers: Respondent’s feedback on Collection Development of newspapers shows SR & BGNR Government Arts &
Science College, Khammam has a maximum number of newspapers 10 out of other NAAC accreted libraries that are part of the
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current study. The average number of newspapers per college as per the current study is 5. Government Degree College, Paloncha
are subscribing minimum newspapers i.e. 3 out of other colleges’ libraries in the current study.
Table 7: Year-wise Collection Development of Books, Journals/Magazines and E-Resources
S. No College Name 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total
1 SR & BGNR GASC, Khammam (A) 1137 1283 748 838 1533 5539
2 GDC, Adilabad 366 42 68 311 288 1075
3 S.R. GASC, Kothagudem 386 52 82 321 293 1134
4 GD & P.G.C. for Women, Khammam 393 63 78 401 312 1247
5 Pingle G.C. for Women, Hanamkonda 336 85 68 408 299 1196
6 GDC, Mancherial 364 24 17 311 282 998
7 GDC, Nirmal 374 48 64 212 251 949
8 ABV GDC, Jangaon (A) 421 111 102 312 301 1247
9 J.V.R. GC, Sathupally 398 59 49 349 278 1133
10 KGC, Hanamkonda 393 101 99 351 310 1254
11 GDC, Bhadrachalam 421 88 91 331 271 1202
12 GDC, Narsampet 365 74 77 311 287 1114
13 GDC, Mahabubabad 381 52 85 325 293 1136
14 GDC for Women, Adilabad 364 84 87 311 282 1128
15 GDC, Paloncha 196 181 0 307 423 1107
16 GDC, Mulugu 479 20 1027 0 1528 3054
17 GDC, Eturnagaram 0 0 0 1350 1410 2760
(Source: Data collection from Librarian Questionnaire)
The above table (Table 7) respondent’s feedback on year on year collection development of books, journals/ Magazines across
their respective libraries shows
Collection development of SR & BGNR Government Arts & Science College, Khammam (A) shows collection development of
Books, Journals/Magazines has increased (2012-13: 1137 & 2013-14: 1283) by 12.84% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year
2013-14 to 2014-15 collection development shows a downward trend -41.699%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection
development shows an upward trend -12.03%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows upward trend 82.93%.
Out of 5 years, only 2013-14 to 2014-15 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Adilabad shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines
has decreased (2012-13: 366 & 2013-14: 42) by -88.52% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows upward trend 61.09%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward trend 357.35%.
The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -7.39%. Out of 5 years, only 2013-14 shows
downward trend remaining years shows an upward trend it is a good sign.
Collection development of S.R. Government Arts & Science College, Kothagudem shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 386 & 2013-14: 52) by -86.52% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows upward trend 57.69%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows
upward trend 291.46%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -8.72%. Out of 5 years,
only 2013-14 shows downward trend remaining year’s shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree & P.G. College for Women, Khammam shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 393& 2013-14: 63) by -83.96% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows upward trend 23.8%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward
trend 414.1%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -22.19%. Out of 5 years, only 2013-
14 shows downward trend remaining years shows an upward trend it is a good sign.
Collection development of Pingle Government College for Women, Hanamkonda shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 366 & 2013-14: 42) by -74.7% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows a downward trend -20%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows
upward trend 500%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -26.71%. Out of 5 years, only
2013-14& 2014-15 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Mancherial shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines
has decreased (2012-13: 364& 2013-14: 24) by -93.4% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows a downward trend -29.16%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward trend
1729%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -9.32%. Out of 5 years only 2013-14,
2014-15& 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Nirmal shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines has
decreased (2012-13: 374 & 2013-14: 48) by -87.16% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows upward trend 33.33%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward trend 231%. The
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year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows upward trend 18.39%. Out of 5 years, only 2013-14shows downward
trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of ABV Government Degree College, Jangaon (Autonomous) shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 421 & 2013-14: 111) by -73.63% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14
to 2014-15 collection development shows a downward trend –8.1%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows
upward trend 205.88%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -3.52%. Out of 5 years
only 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of J.V.R. Government College, Sathupally shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines
has decreased (2012-13: 398& 2013-14: 59) by -85.17% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows a downward trend –16.94%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward trend
612.24%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -20.34%. Out of 5 years only 2013-14,
2014-15 & 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 393& 2013-14: 101) by -74.3% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows a downward trend –1.98%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows
upward trend 254.54%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -11.68%. Out of 5 years
only 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Bhadrachalam shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 421 & 2013-14: 88) by -79.09% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows upward trend 3.4%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward
trend 263.73%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -18.12%. Out of 5 years, only
2013-14& 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Narsampet shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines
has decreased (2012-13: 365& 2013-14: 74) by -79.72% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows upward trend 4.05%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward trend 303.89%.
The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -7.71%. Out of 5 years, only 2013-14 & 2016-17
shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Mahabubabad shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 381& 2013-14: 52) by -86.35% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows upward trend 63.46%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows
upward trend 282.35%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -9.84%. Out of 5 years,
only 2013-14 & 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College for Women, Adilabad shows collection development of Books,
Journals/Magazines has decreased (2012-13: 364& 2013-14: 84) by -76.92% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to
2014-15 collection development shows upward trend 3.57%. The year 2014-15 to 2015-16 collection development shows upward
trend 257.47%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows a downward trend -9.32%. Out of 5 years, only 2013-
14 & 2016-17 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Paloncha shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines
has decreased (2012-13: 196& 2013-14: 181) by -7.65% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows a downward trend -100%. The year 2015-16 to 2016-17 collection development shows upward trend 37.78%.
Out of 5 years, only 2013-14 &2013-14 shows downward trend remaining years shows upward trends it is a good sign. The Year
2015-16 shows no addition in terms of collection development of books, journals/Magazines.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Mulugu shows collection development of Books, Journals/Magazines
has decreased (2012-13: 479 & 2013-14: 20) by -95.82% for the year 2012-13 2013-14. The year 2013-14 to 2014-15 collection
development shows upward trend 5035%. The year 2016-17 collection development shows upward trend 1528%. Out of 5 years,
only 2013-14, 2015-16 show a downward trend and 2014-15 & 2016-17 shows an upward trend.
Collection development of Government Degree College, Eturnagaram shows collection development of Books, Journals/
Magazines for the year 2015-16 & 2016-17 shows upward trend 4.4%. It is a good sign.
Table 8: Level of Satisfaction on Collection Development
Respondent Type Response
Total Yes No
Faculty Members 156
(28.68%)
27
(4.96%)
183
(33.64%)
Students 256
(47.06%)
105
(19.3%)
361
(66.36%)
Total 412
(75.74%)
132
(24.26%)
544
(100%)
(Source: Data collection from Librarian Questionnaire)
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The above table (Table 8) respondents Level of Satisfaction on Collection Development shows large majority 75.74% (412)
respondents are said they are satisfied with library Collection Development. It is a good sign. 24.26% (132) said they are not
satisfied with library Collection Development.
23.3 College wise Budget allocation for Books, Journals/Magazines and E-Resources (2012-13 to 2015-16):
Allocation of the budget is a very vital role in the library. The overall budget allotted to the procurement of books,
journals/magazines, and e-resource across 17 NAAC accreted degree colleges shows year 2012-13,2013-14,2014-15 and 2015-16
show upward trend except for the year 2016-17 has a downward trend in terms total allotted budgets.
Table 9: College wise Budget allocation for Books, Journals/Magazines and E-Resources (2012-13 to 2016-17)
S. No College Name 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total
1 SR & BGNR GASC, Khammam (A) 182975 202946 68282 171000 409000 1034203
2 GDC, Adilabad 19994 77561 94524 99510 134000 425589
3 S.R. GASC, Kothagudem 12000 14270 87000 45000 112000 270270
4 GD & P.G.C. for Women, Khammam 30994 87838 113520 47910 130590 410852
5 Pingle G.C. for Women, Hanamkonda 34994 322568 125524 96510 18000 597596
6 GDC, Mancherial 18000 21000 27500 136000 211500 414000
7 GDC, Nirmal 12000 10000 10000 10000 91000 133000
8 ABV GDC, Jangaon (A) 50000 55000 60000 137000 299000 601000
9 J.V.R. GC, Sathupally 18000 21000 27500 205000 225500 497000
10 KGC, Hanamkonda 18000 21000 27500 205000 225500 497000
11 GDC, Bhadrachalam 18000 21000 27500 205000 225500 497000
12 GDC, Narsampet 18000 21000 27500 205000 225500 497000
13 GDC, Mahabubabad 18000 21000 27500 205000 225500 497000
14 GDC for Women, Adilabad 18000 21000 27500 133000 207500 407000
15 GDC, Paloncha 0 32000 24000 211000 31850 298850
16 GDC, Mulugu 54965 27150 0 135000 25000 242115
17 GDC, Eturnagaram 0 0 0 815200 315000 1130200
Total 523922 976333 775350 3062130 3111940 8449675
(Source: Data collection from Librarian Questionnaire)
In table 9 year-wise budget allocation for books, Journals/Magazines, and e-resources across the selected colleges shows:
The year 2012-13: SR & BGNR Government Arts & Science College, Khammam (A) had the highest budget (Rs. 1, 82, 975/-)
allotted amongst other colleges in the study followed by Government Degree College, Eturnagaram and Government Degree
College, Paloncha with no budget allocation for the year 2012-13.
The year 2013-14: Pingle Government College for Women, Hanamkonda had the highest budget (Rs. 3,22,568) allotted
amongst other colleges in the study followed by Government Degree College, Eturnagaram with no budget allocation for the
year 2013-14.
The year 2014-15: Pingle Government College for Women, Hanamkonda had the highest budget (Rs. 1,25,524) allotted
amongst other colleges in the study followed by Government Degree College, Eturnagaram and Government Degree College,
Paloncha with no budget allocation for the year 2014-15.
The year 2015-16: Government Degree College, Eturnagaram had the highest budget (Rs. 8,15,200) allotted amongst other
colleges in the study, followed by Government Degree College, Nirmal with minimum budget (Rs. 10,000) allocation for the
year 2015-16.
The year 2016-17: SR & BGNR Government Arts & Science College, Khammam (A) had the highest budget (Rs. 4,09,000)
allotted amongst other colleges in the study, followed by Pingle Government College for Women, Hanamkonda with minimum
budget (Rs. 18,000) allocation for the year 2016-17.
23.4 Availability of Library Services
The library should make easily available to students, faculty members, and other members a well organized and comprehensive
stock of books, journals and other library materials. The respondents’ satisfaction level on Library Services shows a large
majority. It is a good sign.
Table 10: Availability of Library Services
S. No Name of Facility Response
Total Yes No
1 Lending Services 17 0 17
2 Reference Services 17 0 17
3 Reprographic Services 9 8 17
4 Inter-library loan 0 0 0
5 Current Awareness Services (CAS) 14 3 17
6 Newspaper Clipping Services 15 2 17
7 Information Literacy Program (Orientation to fresher) 10 7 17
8 Internet Services 11 6 17
9 Indexing & Abstracting Service 2 15 17
10 Bibliographic Service 2 15 17
(Source: Data collection from Users Questionnaire)
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The above table (Table 10) respondent’s feedback on the availability of library services in their respective libraries shows
respondents feedback on the availability of lending services in respective libraries show all 100% (17) respondents said their
respective library offers lending services. It is a good sign.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of reference services in respective libraries shows all 100% (17) respondents said their
respective library offers reference services. It is a good sign.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of reprographic service in respective libraries shows 52.94% (9) respondents said their
respective libraries has reprographic service followed by 47.06% (8) respondent said their respective libraries don’t have
reprographic service.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of Inter-library loan services in respective libraries shows all 100% (17) said their
respective libraries don’t have Inter-library loan services.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of Current Awareness Service (CAS)in respective libraries shows 82.35% (14)
respondents said their respective libraries has Current Awareness Service (CAS)followed by 11.76% (3) respondent said their
respective libraries don’t have Current Awareness Service (CAS) in their respective libraries.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of Newspaper Clipping Services in respective libraries shows a large majority 88.24%
(15) respondent said their respective libraries has Newspaper Clipping Services followed by 11.76% (2) respondents said their
respective libraries don’t have Newspaper Clipping Services.
Respondent’s feedback on availability of Information Literacy Program (Orientation to fresher)in respective libraries show
58.82% (10) respondent said their respective libraries has Information Literacy Program (Orientation to fresher)followed by
41.18% (7) respondent said their respective libraries don’t have Information Literacy Program (Orientation to fresher).
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of Internet Services in respective libraries shows a large majority 64.71% (11)
respondent said their respective libraries have Internet Service followed by 35.29% (6) said their respective libraries don’t have
internet services in their respective libraries.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of Indexing & Abstracting Services in respective libraries shows a large majority
88.24% (15) respondent said their respective libraries don’t have Indexing & Abstracting Services followed by 11.76% (2) said
their respective libraries have Indexing & Abstracting Services in their respective libraries.
Respondent’s feedback on the availability of Bibliographic Service in respective libraries shows a large majority 88.24% (15)
respondent said their respective libraries don’t have Bibliographic Service followed by 11.76% (2) said their respective libraries
have Bibliographic Service in their respective libraries.
Table 11: Satisfaction Level on Library Services
Respondent Type Response
Total Yes No
Faculty Members 183
(33.64%)
0
(0.00%)
183
(33.64%)
Students 325
(59.74%)
36
(6.62%)
361
(66.36%)
Total 508
(93.38%)
36
(6.62%)
544
(100%)
(Source: Data collection from Users Questionnaire)
The above table (Table 11) respondent’s satisfaction level on Library Services shows large majority 93.38% (508) respondents
(33.64% (183) respondent type- faculty & 59.74% (325) student respondents) said they are satisfied with Library services. It is a
good sign. 6.62% (36) respondents said they are not satisfied with the library services that are offered to users.
23.5 Status of library professionals
The library staffs are an important role in the library in procuring the book, journals/magazines, e-resources demanded by the
reader with the least time involvement. It also implies that libraries should select book-sellers who can supply the books ordered
within a reasonable time. Thus the prompt procurement of books is made at the right time.
Table 12: Status of Library Professionals
Location of Library Designation
Total Librarian Supporting Staff Library Attendant
Rural 3 0 2 5
Urban 5 6 3 14
Semi-Urban 5 4 1 10
Total 13 10 6 29
(Source: Data collection from Librarian Questionnaire)
The above table (Table 12) distribution of library staff based on designation shows that the large majority, 13 employees are
working as librarians, followed by 10 supporting staff. There are 6 library attendants are working in selected NAAC accredited
Government Degree College Libraries affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana State.
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24. CONCLUSION The libraries are nerve centers for the development of nations. Collection Development needs to any kind of academic libraries.
The NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries of Telangana State is strengthening in collection development,
library services, and appointing the qualified library professionals.
The library collection such as text books, current journals, magazines and very essential e-resources (e-shodhsindhu consortia, e-
journals) are facilitating to the college staff members and student community. The benefit of the users, the college library should
provide all types of competitive materials for the users.
25. SUGGESTIONS Based on the present study, some of the important suggestions were made:
There is urgent need to establish a digital library with high bandwidth at least 30-40 computers.
There is also urgent need to prepare a collection development policy to procure more journals and competitive books like
public library and university library policies.
There is need a “Network” or “College Consortia” among all NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries of
Telangana State, which is essential in this digital environment to share library resources and services.
The librarian should be given time to time training programmes on Information Communication Technology (ICT), which is
very essential to provide “e-services” to the clientele.
Finally, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), University Grant Commission (UGC) and other funding
agencies should be allocated more funds to all NAAC Accredited Government Degree College Libraries of Telangana State
for the development of libraries in newly emerged State of Telangana.
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